• Allusion example •
Allusion an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. Allusion can be used in a song or poetry and many other things. According to https://literarydevices.net/allusion/ , A llusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. Allusion example: Woke up feeling like a new James Dean Comb my hair like an old school Sheen Feeling high like a late night summer from last year Standing there with a red dress on you A killer queen like the young Jane Fonda Is it me or am i just having a good year? - Cool (Jonas Brothers) Meaning: This song tells us about a man who is very proud and feeling cool that time. He mentioned James Dean to say that he feels as cool as him. James Dean was a 1950s actor who is very famous and attractive. Beside of that, he also 8said that his partner was "A killer queen like the you